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Big Brother UK star Zelah receives support from his mother after misgendering incident

The mother of Big Brother UK star Zelah has praised her son after his fellow housemate misgendered him. On Tuesday’s episode (7 October), 56-year-old Caroline — who previously revealed she’s a friend of Reform UK’s Nigel Farage — misgendered Zelah, a trans man. The first uncomfortable interaction occurred during a game of spin-the-bottle, when Caroline asked Zelah: “If you had a c**k, what would you do with it?” The tension continued to escalate when Caroline turned to Nancy: “If you could shag anyone in this house on a desert island,…

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Big Brother UK fans rally behind Zelah after housemate misgenders him

Following last night’s uncomfortable episode of Big Brother UK, fans and the queer community have rallied behind Zelah. On Tuesday’s episode (7 October), 56-year-old Caroline — who previously revealed she’s a friend of Reform UK’s Nigel Farage — misgendered Zelah, a trans man. The first uncomfortable interaction occurred during a game of spin-the-bottle, when Caroline asked Zelah: “If you had a c**k, what would you do with it?” The tension continued to escalate when Caroline turned to Nancy: “If you could shag anyone in this house on a desert island,…

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Big Brother UK fans praise Zelah for sparking important conversations about trans issues

Fans have praised houseguest Zelah Glasson for discussing his transition and bringing attention to trans rights.  On 28 September, the iconic reality series returned for its 22nd season — and third since the ITV reboot — with co-hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best. Like past entries, the new episodes follow a group of 12 people living together in a house outfitted with HD cameras and microphones, recording their every move 24/7. Since the season premiere, fans have become enamoured with Zelah, a 25-year-old personal trainer from South London who says…

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“Team Zelah!”: Big Brother UK fans rally behind trans housemate

‘The winner of Big Brother 2025 is… Zelah!’ sounds about right, doesn’t it? The iconic reality series has returned for its 22nd season — and third since the ITV reboot — with co-hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best introducing 12 new housemates to the nation. Among them is Zelah Glasson, a 25-year-old personal trainer from South London who says he’s “constantly compared to a spaniel dog” and is “pretty unbearable if I don’t get my 12,000 steps a day.” “I’m half-Indian, half-English, so my mum’s from Calcutta and my dad…

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Big Brother release statement following claims of transphobic comments

Big Brother is “looking into” an alleged transphobic ‘joke’ that has led to fans demanding Paul Blackburn be evicted from the house. The 23-year-old security guard was allegedly seen on the livestream over the weekend making a transphobic remark over former housemate Hallie Clarke, a transgender woman. Over the weekend, to celebrate Spooky Season, the house had been decorated in sinister decorations including skeletons. One of the skeletons, seen in the garden, had been given breasts made of oranges, as well as an appendage to mimic what looked like a…

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Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan praises Big Brother’s Hallie: “She’s just incredible”

Married At First Sight UK star Ella Morgan has praised Big Brother UK’s Hallie for her powerful coming out moment.  On Sunday (8 October), the iconic “social experiment” made its comeback after a five-year hiatus with an eclectic mix of Britons and scored high ratings for ITV, with approximately 2.5 million viewers tuning in. Co-hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the premiere was widely praised on social media for the casting, with many comparing the vibe to “early seasons” of Big Brother rather than its influencer-heavy latter years. In addition to…

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‘It’s giving classic Big Brother’: Fans react to the launch of rebooted UK series

Sixteen housemates have entered the (new) Big Brother house. The verdict is in, and – drum roll please – the response is triumphant. On 7 October, the ultimate social experiment on TV returned to screens with more than 2.5 million viewers tuning in. The BBC reported that two million viewers watched on ITV1 and a further 527,000 on ITV2. After returning from a five year hiatus, the pre-recorded show was aired simultaneously on ITV and ITV2, taking the prime 9pm slot. The Big Brother refresh gave a glimpse of the…

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Big Brother UK: Hallie comes out as trans to support from housemates

Hallie Clarke is set to come out as trans in the second episode of Big Brother UK’s revival. On Sunday (8 October), the iconic “social experiment” made its comeback after a five-year hiatus with an electic mix of Britons and scored high ratings for ITV, with approximately 2.5 million viewers tuning in. Co-hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the premiere was widely praised on social media for the casting, with many comparing the vibe to “early seasons” of Big Brother rather than its influencer-heavy latter years. Hallie is the show’s youngest…

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